Commencing: Immediately

Position Status: Permanent

Salary: Level 5

$34.07 per hour

*Plus industry allowance of up to $36.00 per week – based on ordinary hours worked

Applications are invited for the position of Leading Hand - Town Maintenance with the Shire of Merredin. The Leading Hand assists the Town Maintenance Supervisor to provide effective guidance and leadership of the Shire‘s Town Maintenance team. This role will undertake duties that ensure the upkeep and maintenance of all parks, gardens, street spaces, sports grounds, and reserves within the townsite and surrounding area, to a high standard in a safe and efficient manner that contributes to a positive image for the Shire.

Reporting to the Town Maintenance Supervisor and working in conjunction with other Town Maintenance staff, this position is key to ensuring the Shire is clean and well-maintained to meet the expectations of residents and visitors. Ideally, we are looking for someone that takes pride in their work, is flexible with working hours, and has some experience in a similar role.

This position offers great benefits, including:

• A fantastic work-life balance;
• Fortnightly Rostered Day Off (RDO) – work a 9-day fortnight!
• A small, personable team environment;
• Training and development opportunities should you want to progress your career;
• A great employee Health and Wellbeing Program including flu shots, hearing tests, skin cancer checks and an Employee Assistance Program; 
• Industry allowance of up to $72.00 per fortnight;

• Additional superannuation through the Shire’s co-contribution program; and
• Salary sacrifice options.

Conditions of employment are in accordance with the Shire of Merredin Outside Staff Enterprise Agreement 2022 - SoM EA 2022.

How to apply

Applications are to include a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, and a separate Cover Letter (max 2 pages), outlining your ability to meet the selection criteria. A position description, containing the selection criteria can be obtained on the Shire of Merredin’s website, or via email at careers@merredin.wa.gov.au.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to careers@merredin.wa.gov.au or drop it off to Anke Bruyns at the Shire Administration Building by 12:00pm, Friday, 22 March 2025.

Please note: The Shire reserves the right to assess applications and interview candidates as they are received and may appoint a suitable candidate prior to the advertised closing date. 

Craig Watts
Chief Executive Officer

The Shire of Merredin is an equal opportunity employer. We promote the principles of merit and fairness in our employment practices and select the best person for the job.